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The Ulster Chess Union is responsible for organising, administering and developing chess in the Province of Northern Ireland.
Strand Rapid Championship 2022

Strand Rapid Championship 2022

The Strand Rapid Championship was held on Friday 23rd September 2022.

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New Tuesday evening chess sessions at Geek Retreat, Bangor, Main Street

New Tuesday evening chess sessions at Geek Retreat, Bangor, Main Street

Another brilliant opportunity to play chess. Organised by Bangor Chess Club’s Becca McClurg (Chair) and Richard McClean (Equipment Secretary) Tuesdays 6-9pm at Geek Retreat.

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Belfast hosted the UK Blitz Qualifier on Sunday 4th Sept.

Belfast hosted the UK Blitz Qualifier on Sunday 4th Sept.

We had players of all levels playing in an all-play-all Blitz tournament. With the prize being qualification into the UK Open Blitz Championhips. Belfast was one of 8 qualifying tournaments across the UK.

Belfast hosted the UK Blitz Qualifier on Sunday 4th Sept. - Read More…

The Ulster Championships were held over the August Bank Holiday 2022

The Ulster Championships were held over the August Bank Holiday 2022

With the excellent venue of Queens University, South Dinning Hall. Some 38 players battled to see who would be this years Ulster Champions. The top tournament in the Ulster Chess Union Calender.

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Upcoming Events
Ulster Schools Individual Championships 2025 Come and challenge to become the Ulster Schools Chess Champion 2025. 6th December at Methodist College. Dec 06, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
Second Executive Board Meeting Agenda tbc Dec 09, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM — Playback Conference Room, Maynard Sinclair Pavilion
January 10th 2026 Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00 Monthly Chess Tournaments Continues at Methodist College. Jan 10, 2026 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
Sligo Chess & Culture Festival Jan 30th - Feb 8th 2026 The Sligo Chess and Culture Festival will have entertainment, social, cultural, and sporting activities, chess talks, wo... Jan 30, 2026 - Feb 08, 2026 — Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone, Ireland
February 14th 2026 Childrens Chess 12:30 – 5:00 UCU Monthly Schools Chess Tournaments Continues at Methodist College. Feb 14, 2026 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM — Methodist College,1 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6BY
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